Mob inspired
Backroom Manhattan
A coffee-accented Manhattan variation with a speakeasy theme.
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What you will need
Ingredients for one drink
- 45 ml Rye whiskey
- 20 ml Sweet vermouth
- 10 ml Coffee liqueur
- 2 dash Angostura bitters
Bar tools
Jigger, Bar spoon, Strainer
How to make it
- Stir all measured ingredients with ice in a mixing glass.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
BEHIND THE DRINK
The story & background
The familiar Manhattan structure gets a coffee accent here. It gives the backroom theme a connection to the recipe itself, rather than relying only on a dramatic name.
This is a fictional mob-inspired original from The Liquor Outlet collection, created in 2026. Its title is a mood and story cue, not an attribution to a real mob figure.
Coffee is a flavor ingredient, so use a brew you enjoy. Follow the recipe’s hot or cold preparation and keep the liqueur measure controlled so it does not overwhelm the coffee.
Bottles to consider
Explore Backroom Manhattan ingredient ideas from our catalog. Match the spirit style in the recipe and contact your store for current prices and availability.
Make it for your group
The cocktail guide adjusts ingredient quantities and lets you leave out items you already have.
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